Public schools in america during the late 1800s wanted immigrants to adopt american values, this is called:
a. ethnocentrism
c. cooperation
b. xenophobia
d. assimilation

The correct answer is D. Assimilation.

Explanation:

In cultural studies, Assimilation or cultural assimilation is the process by which an ethno-cultural group - in this case migrants during late 1800s - is integrated into a dominant comunity and adopts the dominant culture. Assimilation includes the adoption of language, culture, values, beliefs and behaviours.